Human Resources

Employment Opportunities

Keeter Center – Lodge Manager - The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a hotel, restaurant and conference center that has an excellent opportunity for a Hospitality professional. The ideal candidate for this position is one who can lead with a passion for excellence service and staff development. The successful candidate will also provide strategic leadership expertise that ensures the effective and efficient operations of the business while improving on the current model, and in doing so, helps the operation thrive in the Work Education program at the college.

Areas of responsibility include Guest Relations, Housekeeping, Retail/Gift Shop, Security, Sales and Maintenance. Position works with direct reports to develop and implement departmental strategies and ensures implementation of service standards. The position ensures operations meet the standards, target guest needs, ensure staff development, focuses on growing business and maximizes the financial performance of the operations.

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision and also demonstrate a commitment to service. Other important qualities necessary for this position include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to communicate effectively across the spectrum of current communication media. This is a full-time position with paid benefits and requires a background check. Please submit a resume and application for employment to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or via e-mail wrosch@cofo.edu. Applications and resumes will be considered until the position is filled.

The Application for employment is available at the College’s website, www.cofo.edu under About C of O, then Human Resources.

English - College of the Ozarks invites applications for a full-time faculty position in English. Ph.D. in English or a related field preferred; master’s degree required. Undergraduate teaching experience preferred. Starting date is August 2018; rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include teaching composition and literature courses, student advising, and participation in faculty activities. The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, a commitment to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and an interest in the relationship of classical studies and Christian faith. College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to: Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email cmarley@cofo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The following was posted on February 7, 2018:

Full-time Engineering Faculty- College of the Ozarks invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in engineering starting in August 2018. In support of our young and growing multidisciplinary engineering program, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses across the range of engineering related to the candidate’s field of expertise, as well as assist with teaching core engineering topics. Additional duties include advising students, supporting senior design projects, working on projects with regional industry, and participating in student design competitions.

The preferred start date is no later than August 1, 2018.

The position requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or a related field, and a self-motivated, versatile individual with strong classroom teaching skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with other faculty members. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. and have industry experience in the fields of civil, agricultural, biological, industrial, or manufacturing and process engineering. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, commit to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and pursue integration of engineering practice and Christian faith.

Send letter of application, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email cmarley@cofo.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Engineering Adjunct – The James F. Keeter School of Engineering at the College of the Ozarks is seeking engineers interested teaching courses as an adjunct instructor. The multidisciplinary program, which admitted its first students in fall 2016, introduces students to a broad range of engineering disciplines and functions. As such, adjunct instructors are needed to augment the full-time faculty to cover the breadth of engineering. We are currently building a pool of qualified instructors. Specific courses and the times of those courses would be negotiated as the need arises. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree in engineering or a PE, or have equivalent education and experience in their area of expertise and must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Marley (cmarley@cofo.edu). More information about the James F. Keeter School of Engineering at the College of the Ozarks may be found at http://www.cofo.edu/engineering.

Physical Sciences Adjunct – College of the Ozarks is seeking applicants for adjunct instructors in the Physical Sciences beginning August 2018. Specific course(s) will be dependent upon the qualifications and interests of the applicant but may include courses in Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, or Geology. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree in a Physical Science field or to have equivalent education and experience. Applicants must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission. Submit a resume and cover letter to Cheryl Marley (cmarley@cofo.edu). Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Craig Haile (haile@cofo.edu), Chair of the Division of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering.

The following was posted on January 29, 2018.

Line Cook - College of the Ozarks is looking for an experienced Line Cook at the College’s Pearl Rogers Dining Hall. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a high volume kitchen with a solid background of supervisory skills. Key skill requirements are to assist lead cook with meal preparation and supervise a staff of 30 students and teach basic food preparation techniques and kitchen sanitation. Preferred qualifications include good communication skills, a positive attitude, an eye for detail, and relate well with the Academic, Vocational, Christian, Cultural, and Patriotic mission points of the College. This is a full-time position with paid benefits; Monday – Friday night position (subject to change based on business needs). Please submit applications/resumes’ to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or e-mail wrosch@cofo.edu. No phone calls please.

The following was posted on October 26, 2017:

Full-time and Part-Time Clinical Nursing Faculty - College of the Ozarks’ Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing invites applications for full-time and part-time faculty positions in its pre-licensure BSN program. The mission of the Department of Nursing is to present a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, character-driven nursing education program while preparing qualified individuals for a spiritual role as a professional nurse providing service to Christ and humankind. The department seeks candidates with teaching/clinical experience in adult and gerontological nursing, health promotion, and/or medical-surgical nursing.

These positions require eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri, a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing, a minimum of two years teaching experience (BSN teaching preferred), a minimum of three years of RN experience, and demonstrated clinical expertise (national certification preferred). A doctoral degree in nursing (or a related field) is preferred. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions require a commitment to teaching excellence in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings while serving as a mentor and positive role model for students. Starting date for position(s) is August 2018, and the full-time position may lead to a multi-year letter of appointment.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students) liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu/nursing). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation (preferably one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, P. O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or email: cmarley@cofo.edu. The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and also demonstrate a commitment to exploring the relationship of nursing and Christian faith. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled.

Civil Engineering - College of the Ozarks invites applications for a full-time faculty position in civil engineering and related topics. In support of our young and growing multidisciplinary engineering program, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses across the range of civil engineering topics, as well as support work in related areas such as agricultural engineering and assist with teaching core engineering topics. Additional duties include advising students, supporting senior design projects, working on projects with regional industry, and participating in student design competitions.

The preferred start date is no later than August 1, 2018.

The position requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in civil engineering or a related field, and a self-motivated, versatile individual with strong classroom teaching skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with other faculty members. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. and have industry experience. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, commit to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and pursue integration of engineering practice and Christian faith.

Send letter of application, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email cmarley@cofo.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Physics and Engineering - College of the Ozarks invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in physics and engineering. This position requires a self-motivated, versatile individual with strong classroom teaching skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with other faculty members. The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, commit to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and pursue integration of the academic discipline and Christian faith.

Teaching responsibilities will include the physics sequence (including lab), statics, dynamics, and engineering courses pertaining to the candidate’s field of expertise. The candidate will also share in development of physics and engineering curricula.

Non-teaching responsibilities include working with other faculty to maintain laboratory equipment, developing and promoting the College’s growing engineering program, and supervising student projects and internships. Additionally, the successful candidate will advise students, participate in semiannual faculty workshops, serve on campus committees, and attend monthly division meetings.

The preferred start date is no later than 1 August 2018.

Prior to appointment, the candidate should hold either an M.S. (or higher) in engineering with 18 hours of graduate level coursework in physics, or an M.S. (or higher) in physics and have either 18 hours of graduate level course work in engineering or significant, documented engineering experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in engineering or physics with at least one degree in engineering, undergraduate teaching experience, and industry experience.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu).

Send letter of application, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email cmarley@cofo.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The following was posted on September 11, 2017:

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks has full-time career opportunities available within the management team. Candidates must have thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the food service industry related to the positions available with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Kitchen Supervisor

College of the Ozarks is a small (1500 students) liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service with employment benefits that include: